If you've been wondering how to start your own blog, you've come to the right place. When I started blogging, I spent a lot of time hunting around the internet for various posts on the subject; I put my site together using a tip here and a tutorial there.
Now I've compiled all that information in one, step-by-step list here. And when you've worked your way through these posts, check out my complete archives! Whether you are completely new to blogging or have been blogging a while, I think you'll find it helpful.
Introduction – How to build a money-making blog from scratch
- How to find your passion
- How to decide what to blog about: 8 tips
- Your personal brand: 4 things
- How to choose keywords
- Writing content: 3 beefy tips
- How to choose a domain name: 10 tips
- How to register a domain name
- How to set up hosting and WordPress
- How to change your nameservers
- How to add a new user to WordPress: Optimization Part 1
- How to optimize your WordPress Settings: Part 2
- How to install a plugin: 2 ways
- How to get & optimize a FeedBurner feed
- How to install a WordPress theme
- How to Customize your WordPress Theme
- How to Change Your Header
- How to Use WordPress Widgets
- How to Configure Your Atahualpa Header
- How to Customize Your Theme: Basic CSS Styling
- How to Enter a Post in WordPress: The Basics
- How to Get a Gmail Account and How It Works
- How to Write a Killer About Page
- How to Install Google Analytics
- How to Keep Track of Your Money
- How to Make and Install a Favicon
- How to Use FTP
- How to Install a Plugin or Theme Via FTP
- How to Submit Your Site to Google
This site isn't made up of just 28 posts! I've posted a TON more tips and tutorials in my archives (take a look!). Also, become a fan on Facebook because I post even more there.
Here at BloggingWithAmy you'll find tips, tools & tutorials about blogging and websites in plain English. Want to 